SUMMER INSTITUTE - WIKIS FOR EDUCATION

Brainstorming:

- for my presentation:- make a page to present info- link back to pages to view- create screencasts to help teachers navigate and create
- content:- what is a wiki- what is it used for- features- teacher use- student use

What is a Wiki?

A wiki is a Web site that allows users to add and update content on the site.

The term "wiki" comes from the Hawaiian phrase, "wiki wiki," which means "super fast."

Wiki Article

What is it used for in education?

to organize the teacher
to catalogue classes
to provide resources to students
to collaborate with students and other teachers
to keep parents in the loop

What are some of the features of a Wiki?

invitation emails
management system - pages, members, usage,
Simple page creation
Embedding - links, files, widgets
Discussion section
Navigation tool - table of contents

How can it help me as an educator?

Organization:

Course Outline
Blog - daily schedule
Assignment log
Resources - videos, websites, documents, current events, interesting finds

How can my students use it?

To answer questions publicly from class themes to show learning
To share and present projects
To stay organized by checking due dates, downloading missed work sheets
To access extra resources to extend interest and learning - videos, websites

- Why is it important to student learning?

(why a wiki and not a blog?)

How do I get started?

(create a handout - for teachers)

Create an account - wikispaces.com

- see the tutorials section of wikispaces

Design your wiki - colour, look
Create pages
Organize Navigation tool - table of contents
Input information - embedding links, files, widgets
Create discussions
Invite students

Summer Institute Wiki Presentation